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Final green light for £3m investment in Tooting Bec Lido
Wandsworth Council has formally approved proposals to invest £3m in safeguarding the future of the Tooting Bec Lido.
Protect yourself and each other from COVID-19
New measures are now in place as a precaution to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Small Business Saturday roadshow comes to Wandsworth
The Small Business Saturday’s national roadshow was in Balham shining a spotlight on the borough’s entrepreneurs ahead of one of the busiest shopping days of the year this Saturday 4 December.
One confirmed case of Omicron variant detected
The UK Health Security Agency is leading the ongoing investigation into a confirmed Omicron variant case in Wandsworth and we are working closely with them to ensure that all appropriate actions to identify close contacts and arrange testing are completed.
Million pound improvement scheme that’s making Bedford Hill safer, smarter and greener
Work is making good progress on the latest phase of a million pound regeneration scheme to improve the streetscape in Balham’s Bedford Hill.
Nominate now for Active Wandsworth Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Active Wandsworth Awards.
Series of measures helping children recover from pandemic’s lost learning opportunities
A series of teaching and learning schemes have helped children in Wandsworth recover from the time they missed at school during the pandemic. A borough-wide programme to provide children with additional teaching and learning opportunities has helped identify gaps, accelerate progress and raise aspirations.
Town centre Christmas events continue
Town centre community celebrations, tree lighting ceremonies and other Christmas events continue in the borough's town centres this weekend.
More than £2m to help Wandsworth families through the winter
Councillors are meeting next week to discuss how more than two million pounds will be distributed to families in need over the winter months to help with food, household essentials and fuel costs.
More cash support for some of the borough’s hard pressed small businesses
A number of businesses in the Brighter Borough that have faced hardship and lost custom during the pandemic will this week receive another welcome cash injection in the latest round of grants being processed by the council.
Wandsworth’s new 32 acre public park now taking shape
The borough’s newest public park, created as part of the redevelopment of Tooting’s Springfield Hospital, is beginning to take shape with the planting of the first of the 700 new trees planned for the site.
Work well underway on £500k park railings and footpaths upgrades
The council’s £500,000 programme of park infrastructure refurbishments is gathering pace with the first major stage of the project has now been completed.
Wandsworth students’ plan to create climate change gardens wins eco-award
Students in Wandsworth have won a £10,000 cash prize that will be used to create climate change gardens and help improve air quality at two sites in Tooting and Wandsworth.
Residents offered free grit to use if cold snap arrives
Wandsworth residents are once again being offered free bags of grit and rock salt as part of the town hall’s annual winter initiative to tackle snow and ice.
Check your health this World AIDS Day 2021
Today (Dec 1) is World AIDS Day, and Wandsworth residents are being urged get a quick and simple test to check their HIV status.
It's Genie-us! Aladdin arrives at Civic Suite this Christmas
Journey into Aladdin's Cave at the Wandsworth Civic Suite for the very first time this Christmas.
Councillors formally approve £5m plan to provide more school places for children with special needs and disabilities
Wandsworth Council’s plan to provide additional school places for children with special education needs and/or with disabilities (SEND) has now been formally approved.
Sprinklers for Kirton Lodge
Residents of Kirton Lodge Sheltered Housing block run by Wandsworth Council have welcomed the installation of sprinklers in their homes.
Draft Walking and Cycle Strategy now live
The council’s new Walking and Cycling Strategy is now live, and local people have until December 8 to comment on it.
Another five years for the Putney BID
18 Nov 21
Gabrielle’s artwork shown to world leaders at COP26
Artwork designed by a pupil at Battersea’s Sacred Heart primary school has been exhibited on the world stage at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow after being chosen as one of the winners of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s MoneySense ClimateSavers Top Trumps competition.
White Ribbon accreditation for Wandsworth as it prepares for 16 Days of Action against domestic violence
Wandsworth Council has been successful in its bid to become a White Ribbon accredited organisation for its work tackling violence and abuse against women.
More than a hundred new bike stands for borough’s parks and green spaces
Cyclists will soon find it easier to visit the borough’s parks and open spaces with the installation of more than a hundred new bike stands.
Free Warm and Well service this winter
09 Nov 21
Wanted – volunteers to decide on school appeals
The Wandsworth Appeals Service is recruiting volunteer members of the School Admissions Appeals Panel.
Cash boost for Wandsworth Common playground that supports disabled children
A playground on Wandsworth Common designed for use by children with disabilities and special needs has benefited from council investment worth £153,000.
Thanks for joining the climate debate
Almost 500 local people and around 3,700 schoolchildren took part in this year’s Wandsworth Together on Climate Change Festival.
Start your festive celebrations with a night out at the Battersea Ball
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Battersea Ball – a chance to enjoy a fantastic night out while supporting an important local crime fighting charity.
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